Research has shown that financial disagreements are a key predictor of divorce and it’s not hard to see why: most couples don’t tackle tough conversations about money until the the bills arrive or they’re dealt a financial blow. Instead of waiting for the worst, Smart Couples Finish Rich author David Bach suggests couples pencil in…
This article original Appeared on Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/10/why-you-need-to-have-a-money-date-_n_7043864.html
Couples who are walking down the aisle this summer may want to set up a financial date night or at least start talking as a couple about where the money is going. Couples are inundated with all sorts of advice about how to keep the spark alive. But how do you keep the sparks from…
This article original Appeared on Detroit Free Press:
http://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2015/05/23/couples-financial-advice-money-date/27523651/
David Bach, founder and chairman of FinishRich Media, has been in the financial planning business for over 20 years and has authored nine New York Times best-selling books. including one of my favorites, Smart Women Finish Rich. (I read this years ago when it first came out, and it’s evergreen advice!) Bach recently completed a…
This article original Appeared on Forbes:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecenizalevine/2015/06/19/financial-expert-david-bach-shares-five-common-but-fixable-mistakes-even-high-earners-make/#467ebad04065
Did you enjoy that Venti Java Chip Frappuccino with an extra shot of espresso this morning? Or did you skip the branded jug of indulgence and enjoy a lunch out during your workday instead? No matter how insignificant one of your daily expenses may feel. the numbers don’t lie. Every dollar you spent on a…
This article original Appeared on Cheat Sheet:
http://www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/how-much-do-everyday-items-really-end-up-costing-you.html
Determine who is going to pay which bills so you don’t accidentally miss any payments. Discussing your personal finances, spending patterns, and financial plan with your partner is crucial. “Dealing with financial matters is something any couple can do, but you’ve got to do the job yourselves, or it just won’t get done,” writes David…
This article original Appeared on Stuff.co:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/72894546/six-worst-money-mistakes-couples-make
It has been a month since I got married. And of course one of my goals is for our starting family to have a solid financial plan so we can ‘finish rich’. Now I know a LOT about personal finance; but when it comes to family finance, I admit to having minimal personal experience. So…
This article original Appeared on Game of Wealth:
http://gameofwealthonline.com/5-things-every-couple-should-talk-about-to-finish-rich/
According to self-made millionaire David Bach, you don’t have to earn a lot of money to get rich. You don’t even need remarkable willpower to build a fortune. Bach exposes these misconceptions, and more, in his book “The Automatic Millionaire.” Before you write yourself off as an “average earner,” consider these common misconceptions Bach outlines…
This article original Appeared on Business Insider:
http://www.businessinsider.com/misconceptions-that-keep-you-from-getting-rich-2016-2
When I pitched this book in 1997, all the big publishers met with me. But they all also told me that women wouldn’t buy the book. They said to me in meeting after meeting, “Women don’t buy investment books. You will be lucky to sell 10,000 to 15,000 copies.” Well, we proved them wrong —…
Understanding what money really means to you, not only makes it possible to plan your future intelligently, it also makes it easier to stick to your plan. Values are what we believe in, they’re what motivate us and shape us. I invite you to get really clear on your own values. Bring a friend and share…
Be on TV with me! Calling all couples in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area: Are you currently fighting with your spouse over a family financial decision that needs to be made? I’m looking for couples in the tri-state area to come on national television with me to share their story and get coaching to resolve their…
I was interviewed recently by Forbes.com contributor, Kathy Caprino on the subject of couples and money. When I researched and wrote Smart Couples Finish Rich®, I found that money was consistently ranked the number one source of marital fighting and unhappiness. Usually it happens because we marry our financial opposite. I often joke in my Smart Couples…
Have you heard about the new tax retirement rules for 2015 that allow you to save MORE MONEY? Hip hip, hooray! Okay, so maybe I am being a little bit over excited about tax laws and retirement accounts, but hey, I do love this stuff. And candidly, you should too because every dollar you save for…
Stop being ripped off by what I call the Double Latte Factor. What’s the Double Latte Factor? It’s the stuff we sign up for monthly with a “subscription fee.” You know the stuff…like your phone that you’re on right now, the cable TV that’s playing in the background, the gym membership you’re probably not using…
Read my recent interview about the Four Financial Habits of Highly Successful People on Money.com. In it, I share one of my most crucial beliefs when it comes to achieving success and happiness in life. Check it out here.
I’m a guest on Farnoosh Torabi’s SoMoney podcast today. I talk about my philosophy on being a “go-giver” in life and the impact it’s had on my success. To listen, just click here.
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